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CP53 RCO

2003 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,231 mi
Last recorded169,231 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Volvo V4091,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 RCO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2016 169,231 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi by fuel tank running across to n/side (3.6.B.2c)

plastic trim covering archs

Front number plate disfigured and fuel pipes corroded rears

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play slight in rack (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and n/s/r and o/s/r (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper and o/s/r upper arms running across vehicle bushes cracking

Nearside Rear and o/s/r brake backplates holed and corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 159,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 142,437 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 142,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

srut brace on underside loose advise

Pass 11 Dec 2013 123,801 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame strengthening brace insircure

Fail 9 Dec 2013 123,666 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front sub frame strengthening brace insircure

Pass 6 Dec 2012 112,679 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 112,679 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 101,259 miles

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 89,600 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 78,427 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 78,427 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,173 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2007 52,145 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 52,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 39,348 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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CP53 RCO is a 2003 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 91,199 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP53 RCO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CP53 RCO is a 2003 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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